tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post974228201954335673..comments2024-03-27T08:06:53.882-07:00Comments on Raincoast Rider: DeflatedThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-33073702748587603692022-05-19T16:13:09.680-07:002022-05-19T16:13:09.680-07:00I totally get caught up in the idea that I don'...I totally get caught up in the idea that I don't/can't handle it well and am not giving her the support she needs and so we both spiral. I hope I can improve enough to be more comfortable and knowledgeable with how to ride Sophie. Your journey with Carmen and all the bits of wisdom in your blog are things I often consider, you've really done right by her and it shows.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-86477653974280532702022-05-19T06:22:37.874-07:002022-05-19T06:22:37.874-07:00I can so relate to this. It will get better. I pro...I can so relate to this. It will get better. I promise. Carmen will still be reactive at times. So it is entirely possible that while it will get better, there may be times when things go poorly. It comes with the talent I believe. But you'll get better at having the aftermath be much shorter than now. TeresaAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05311118900077951863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-43529986132720196852022-05-18T15:01:16.198-07:002022-05-18T15:01:16.198-07:00I identify with the nerves = sharper corrections t...I identify with the nerves = sharper corrections thing for sure, as much as I try to stay quiet and relaxed! I like the thought that we're just perfecting the foundation :)Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-81139769264263917012022-05-17T17:43:27.676-07:002022-05-17T17:43:27.676-07:00This still happens to me, even now. 🤷♀️ Keep pus...This still happens to me, even now. 🤷♀️ Keep pushing and the trips and slips wont seem so bad. When you go back to basics of circles and serpentines you perfect your foundation. The work is not lost.<br /><br />Sometimes it is my horse that loses confidence, and he does better if I not focus on his mistake(s) and slow down my corrections. Unfortunately my frayed nerves can make my corrections sharper and then he panics. Still a work in progress. Nat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03854754166891062563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-82470669603609942532022-05-17T08:35:25.300-07:002022-05-17T08:35:25.300-07:00Aww, thanks for the reminder and the vote of confi...Aww, thanks for the reminder and the vote of confidence <3 You and Annie are amazing, hope all is well up there :DThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-58061602070665933352022-05-17T08:33:28.743-07:002022-05-17T08:33:28.743-07:00I wish I didn't get so in my head, because you...I wish I didn't get so in my head, because you're (of course) 100% right, the only thing to do was what we did - which doesn't require much expertise at all (but some extra confidence wouldn't hurt!) We've made a ton of really excellent progress this spring and I've accomplished a lot of what I wanted to training wise. I'm with you...came home saying next time I would save money and buy something further along, but then also Bridget is off for breeding, so I'm basically going to be Baby Horse Person for infinity lolThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-52584741034924201952022-05-17T08:27:48.249-07:002022-05-17T08:27:48.249-07:00That's a good idea - I had one for another hor...That's a good idea - I had one for another horse and it helped her focus until she gained enough confidence. I've got the opposite problem - used to non spooky ponies and this one is not that!Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-50329925061709399082022-05-16T11:40:46.933-07:002022-05-16T11:40:46.933-07:00Your post takes me right back to 5 year old Annie....Your post takes me right back to 5 year old Annie.<br />I remember that feeling SO well - please remember that it won't last <3 These green, silly ponies grow up and things will get better! It can feel so unsurmountable at the time, but you have done SO well with her. <br />Gah, horses sure know how to knock our confidence in ourselves down a notch or two sometimes.<br />Sending you hugs!Cathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652933884652697666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-61638046375512303222022-05-16T08:41:26.986-07:002022-05-16T08:41:26.986-07:00That sounds like a hard day. Getting consistency ...That sounds like a hard day. Getting consistency with green horses is such a long road. Don't be too hard on yourself. Realistically, how many riders could really have done a better job? If it's any consolation, I had the wobbles a bit this weekend too. Nothing went wrong on my haul out but I had the realization of how MANY miles we have to go until we are showing at a rated dressage show.and how much more exposure Cruise will need coming from my quiet two horse farm. He's doing great but it is SLOW and sometimes feels like climbing Everest. I told my husband the next horse is going to have more miles because I am getting old! Then I looked at my 2022 goals and have cracked 3/4 of them without an arena! Sometimes a little perspective of circumstances and goals is really good for me. I hope you have better rides this week!Exploring Dressage Biomechanicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14859580820686218207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-72164184500053614442022-05-15T20:24:33.063-07:002022-05-15T20:24:33.063-07:00Those used to be my daily rides on Cisco. Had to s...Those used to be my daily rides on Cisco. Had to start every ride in the safe end of the ring, some rides we never made it more than E, tense and looking like a llama. He still gives the scary end the hairy eyeball every single day, but we get down there on a mostly loose rein, and has been so chill lately that I have to re-learn how to ride my horse - I don't know how to ride the lazy version! <br />I totally give credit to the soundproof ear bonnet - when I started using it last spring is when things started to change. It feels like a gimmick to me, which I hate, but he is so much more relaxed in it and it isn't something that will affect how he uses his body (except for the more relaxed thing) so I can accept it.<br />Horses keep you humble, and if it was boring would we truly be happy? (Probably, but I wouldn't know!)Gray Flannel Horseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798379736435785129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-85265092037014037942022-05-15T17:58:41.981-07:002022-05-15T17:58:41.981-07:00Right? Jumper pony prospect! I'm looking forwa...Right? Jumper pony prospect! I'm looking forward to some better rides this week and a bit of redemption - young horses sure don't let you phone it in, even a little. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-4679179046149219092022-05-15T17:55:41.707-07:002022-05-15T17:55:41.707-07:00I'm sorry that happened, but yes, I'm also...I'm sorry that happened, but yes, I'm also sorry to say it does make me feel better 😁 You two are super inspiring and he seems like such a good guy, it's nice to be reminded we all have rough days! Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438372155463437107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-3847845738733869762022-05-15T17:32:48.595-07:002022-05-15T17:32:48.595-07:00Idk if this will help, but a few years back I went...Idk if this will help, but a few years back I went to a horseshow and Gavin just lost his marbles. There were a few things that set him off, but I could NOT get his brain reinstalled (and he was much older than Sophie). We very nearly ran into the ring steward while he bucked, reared, and bolted around the warmup. I rode one very dangerous test, and then burst into tears the moment I left the ring. And now I just got home from a show where he was a very good boy. All of that to say, we all have those days, and I can commiserate. I'm sorry you had a crap ride!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04862898176284766826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8359915651309786241.post-10914375436495018482022-05-15T16:51:26.138-07:002022-05-15T16:51:26.138-07:00I'm sorry the lesson wasn't the best :( th...I'm sorry the lesson wasn't the best :( that's such a sucky feeling. But hey - scope is good!!TrainwreckInTealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557554448624901955noreply@blogger.com